Paired Controller Server Multimodal Communication Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication technologies lack the ability to seamlessly integrate and manage multiple communication modes across different devices, limiting the flexibility and efficiency of multimodal communication sessions.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of paired communication devices, where a user paired controller communication device can direct a user paired server communication device to execute multiple modes of communication sessions, such as voice, instant messaging, and video conferencing, using a unified communications software application and peer-to-peer protocols, allowing for the management of multiple points of presence on a communication network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication modes are executed across different devices, then communication flexibility and versatility are improved, but device complexity and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication modes (voice, video, instant messaging, file transfer) into a unified communication session managed by paired devices. The controller device consolidates management of these diverse modes, allowing users to switch between them seamlessly without dealing with separate systems, thus improving flexibility while maintaining manageable complexity through unified control.
Solution Approach 2:
The paired device system implements multi-functionality where a single paired controller can manage multiple communication modes across different devices. The system provides universal control capabilities that work across voice calls, video conferences, instant messaging, and file transfers, eliminating the need for separate management interfaces for each communication type.
2Ease of operation
If a unified communication interface is implemented across paired devices, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments functionality between paired devices (controller and server roles) to simplify the user interface. The controller device handles user interaction and display, while the server device manages communication protocols and data flow. This segmentation allows a simple unified interface for users while distributing system complexity across multiple specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The paired controller device acts as an intermediary between the user and the complex communication infrastructure. It provides a simplified unified interface that mediates user commands and translates them into appropriate communication actions across different modes and devices, shielding users from underlying system complexity while enabling easy operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple points of presence are managed on a communication network, then adaptability is improved, but loss of information and control increase
Solution Approach 1:
The paired device system implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor and report the status of multiple communication sessions and points of presence. The controller device receives real-time information about active sessions, device states, and communication quality, allowing users to maintain control and awareness across multiple network presences without losing track of session information.
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AI summary
In one embodiment, a user paired controller communication device may pair with a user paired server communication device. The user paired controller communication device may direct the user paired server communication device to execute a first mode communication session of a multimodal conversation, such as a voice session. The user paired controller communication may execute a second mode communication session of the multimodal conversation, such as an instant messaging session.